The avalanche risk is moderate above 1800 metres and low below that. The main problem is wind slab avalanches. Small slab avalanches can be triggered by small additional loads in steep terrain adjacent to ridgelines in the north-west to north to south-east aspect as well as in gullies and bowls. Occasionally, deeper weak layers in the persistent weak layer can be disturbed and avalanches can reach medium size.
Small loose snow slides can release themselves from sunlit, rocky steep terrain.
Snowpack
On a small scale, there is wind slab snow on variously crusted can form snow surfaces, sometimes also on soft snow. A weak layer of angular snow crystals has formed underneath the layers of harsh snow. The base of the snowpack often consists of gritty floating snow. There are only a few centimetres of snow on the south side, which thaws quickly with the mild temperatures and sunshine.
Tendency
No change in the avalanche risk is expected for the time being.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Treeline
Persistent weak layer
Little wind slab, but avoid it!
The avalanche risk is moderate above the tree line and low below it. The main problem is fresh wind slab. Small slab avalanches can be triggered by small additional loads in steep terrain adjacent to ridgelines in the north-west to north to south-east aspect as well as in gullies and bowls. Occasionally, deeper weak layers in the persistent weak layer can be disturbed and avalanches can reach medium size.
Snowpack
Above the tree line, fresh wind slab snow is deposited on variously crusted can forms, partly on soft snow. Angular snow crystals have formed widely below the layers of hard snow. The snowpack base often consists of gritty floating snow. On the south side, some new fallen snow covers the snow-covered ground.
Tendency
No change in the avalanche risk is expected for the time being.
Danger level
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
Obstacles and avalanche prone locations are covered in snow and difficult to recognise.
The avalanche risk is low. Small avalanches can be triggered, especially with large additional loads. The few avalanche prone locations are found on extremely steep slopes in the northern and eastern aspects, especially when entering gullies and bowls. In the highest elevations of the Berchtesgaden Alps also in the area of thin, fresh wind slab.
Snowpack
Up to high altitudes, the snowpack has crusted can form on the surface and is covered by a few centimetres of new fallen snow. At higher altitudes, bonded snow lies on angular snow layers in places. Crack propagation over larger areas is not expected. Overall, there is little snow and ground contact is to be expected everywhere. Small pillows of wind drifted snow could form, especially at the highest elevations in the Berchtesgaden Alps.
Tendency
The avalanche danger remains low for the time being.
